It is not politically correct to say Middle Eastern. So the first Mexican they come across bad day has just got worse. Because they will pin it on him.
My SIL is over 6’ tall and of Mexican decent......he either appears Middle Eastern, or even black at times. Depends on someone’s perspective. If he’s been in the sun he gets dark pretty quick. I just smile at everyone who notices him and stares, almost daring them to ask.